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Venezuela, Fed bets and jobs data loom: What to know before U.S. stocks open Monday

Venezuela, Fed bets and jobs data loom: What to know before U.S. stocks open Monday

President Donald Trump said the U.S. has captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and will take temporary control of Venezuela. The Dow rose 0.66% Friday, S&P 500 edged up, and Nasdaq slipped. Oil prices are expected to rise after the announcement. Investors await the Jan. 9 U.S. jobs report and Jan. 13 CPI and JPMorgan results.
Dow Jones today: Friday rebound lifts the Dow ahead of ISM and jobs data

Dow Jones today: Friday rebound lifts the Dow ahead of ISM and jobs data

The Dow Jones rose 319 points, or 0.7%, to 48,382.39 on Friday, ending a four-day slide as chip and industrial stocks advanced. Tesla fell 2.6% after reporting a second consecutive annual sales drop. The S&P 500 closed at 6,858.47, Nasdaq at 23,235.63. Investors now await Monday’s ISM manufacturing data and Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
U.S. stocks brace for Venezuela shock after Trump strike; key jobs report next

U.S. stocks brace for Venezuela shock after Trump strike; key jobs report next

U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend, with markets set to react when trading opens Monday. The Dow and S&P 500 closed higher Friday, while oil prices slipped ahead of the news. Trump said the U.S. will oversee a transition in Venezuela and allow major oil firms to enter. Maduro is expected in Manhattan federal court Monday, according to officials.
Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq start 2026 higher as tech rebounds; Intuit sinks on co-founder sale

Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq start 2026 higher as tech rebounds; Intuit sinks on co-founder sale

U.S. stocks opened 2026 higher, with the S&P 500 up 0.38% and the Nasdaq gaining 0.75% by midmorning, led by large technology shares. Intuit dropped 5.3% after a filing showed co-founder Scott Cook sold $50 million in stock. Nvidia and Broadcom rose, while furniture retailers gained after President Trump delayed some tariffs. European and Asian markets also advanced; oil fell over 1%.
Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 futures climb to start 2026 as Nvidia and Baidu rally

Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 futures climb to start 2026 as Nvidia and Baidu rally

Nasdaq 100 E-minis rose 1.05% and S&P 500 E-minis gained 0.60% in premarket trading Friday, led by rebounds in Nvidia and Broadcom. Baidu jumped 12% after its AI chip unit Kunlunxin filed for a Hong Kong IPO. Tesla rose over 2% ahead of delivery figures. The White House delayed tariff hikes on imported furniture for a year.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 28.10.2025

Colgate-Palmolive shares fell 3% in the past month, with a 1-year total return of -16.6% despite steady earnings. Agilysys and Wayfair hit 52-week highs after beating estimates and raising guidance. U.S. stocks closed near records Oct. 28; ReNew Energy Global surged 241% while Co-Diagnostics plunged 55%. American Bitcoin (ABTC) dropped 5% during a volatile week.

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  • Asian Shares Mixed, Bonds Steady as Oil Prices Drop on Trump Iran Remarks
    May 19, 2026, 6:31 AM EDT. Asian shares showed a mixed trend Tuesday while bonds stabilized after sharp losses. U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to halt a planned attack on Iran, alongside his optimistic remarks on a potential nuclear deal, caused oil prices to decline. The easing in oil lifted sentiments in bond markets, offsetting earlier selloffs fueled by geopolitical tensions. Investors remain cautious as developments around Iran continue to influence market dynamics, with energy and fixed income sectors reacting sensitively to political signals.

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AEP Stock Moves as 13F Filings Add More Questions

AEP Stock Moves as 13F Filings Add More Questions

19 May 2026
Institutional holdings in American Electric Power fell by March 31, with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management, Allworth Financial, and Lockheed Martin Investment Management all reporting smaller stakes than at year-end. AEP raised its five-year capital plan to $78 billion this month, citing rising demand from data centers and industry. The company priced a 23.5 million share offering at $127 each after reporting first-quarter operating earnings of $1.64 per share.
Nasdaq Futures Slip Pre-Nvidia Results

Nasdaq Futures Slip Pre-Nvidia Results

19 May 2026
Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.51%, S&P 500 futures fell 0.30%, and Dow futures slipped 0.11% early Tuesday as tech shares retreated ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. Monday’s session saw the Nasdaq down 0.51%, S&P 500 off 0.07%, and the Dow up 0.32%. Brent crude traded at $110.50 a barrel. Investors watched for key earnings from Nvidia, Home Depot, and Walmart this week.

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Vertiv shares slide ahead of AI data center update

Vertiv shares slide ahead of AI data center update

18 May 2026
Vertiv Holdings shares dropped 8.5% to $339.41 on Monday, erasing over $12 billion in market value ahead of a key investor conference. Trading volume reached about 7 million shares. The decline outpaced peers as U.S. tech stocks fell broadly. Vertiv urged shareholders to reject a mini-tender offer from Tutanota LLC for up to 500,000 shares.
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